Found this in an old barn....what is it? SOLVED

[thrillathahunt]

About 6.5" X 2.5" cast iron.

Anybody know what it is?

P.S. It has the number 2 stamped on it.

 

[duggap]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

It's part of a cobbler's tool. Not sure if it for new shoes or repairs.

 

[discovery_bound]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

Shoe form...I believe.

 

[discovery_bound]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

Forgot to add the web address in the last post..........

http://www.mygrannysatticantiques.com/html/vintage_cast_iron_shoe_form_-_.html

HH
DB

 

[thrillathahunt]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

It would be an awful small shoe. It is only 2 1/2 inches wide at the widest point.

Toddlers shoe?

 

[discovery_bound]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

Little people need shoes too!!

I could be wrong with the ID, the picture and description just seemed to match up fairly well with what you have found.

DB

 

[l.cutler]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

Yup, a cobblers last. There was a metal post that fastened to the floor and a whole set of different sized lasts that slipped on top of the post.

 

[thrillathahunt]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

Thanks for the quick ID guys! So, would the number 2 denote the shoe size?

Update.....I did some checking and the #2 indicates that it is for a child's shoe size 2.

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: Found this in an old barn....what is it?

It's part of a cobbler's tool. Not sure if it for new shoes or repairs.

Good ID. I recognized it right away. My Dad had one to repair his own shoes..

 

[doublet2a]

Hi Rick. I have one with the stand and 6 different sizes.
Christmas is coming, you wanna buy it?


Tim

 

[thrillathahunt]

Hi Rick. I have one with the stand and 6 different sizes.
Christmas is coming, you wanna buy it?


Tim